Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal Treatment – Protect Your Teeth with Early Care

Are you ignoring swollen or bleeding gums?

Main Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have periodontal disease.

• Swollen or reddened gums
• Gum pain
• Bleeding during brushing
• Persistent bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Receding gums making teeth appear longer
• A sensation of teeth feeling “loose” or “raised”

The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health

If left untreated, periodontal disease can allow harmful substances produced by bacteria—such as periodontal pathogens—to enter the bloodstream, potentially affecting overall health. Research has shown links between periodontal disease and serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, and oral cancer. In pregnant women, it may also negatively affect the health of the unborn child.

• Cerebrovascular disease
• Arteriosclerosis
• Heart disease / Cardiovascular disease
• Pneumonia
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Preterm low birth weight delivery / Low birth weight and premature delivery

Diseases Suspected to Be Associated with Periodontal Disease

Stages of Periodontal Disease and Treatment Methods

Mild Stage (Gingivitis)

Symptoms : Mild inflammation of the gums and slight bleeding

Treatment : Improvement possible with proper brushing and tartar removal

Moderate Stage (Periodontitis)

Symptoms : Swollen gums, gum recession, bad breath

Treatment : Scaling (tartar removal), root planing (removal of tartar from periodontal pockets)

Severe (Advanced Periodontitis)

Symptoms : Loose teeth, pus discharge, pain when chewing

Treatment : Treatment of deep periodontal pockets, surgical procedures if necessary

Periodontal Treatment at Sakura Clinic

Periodontal Disease Prevention: Regular Maintenance

Periodontal Disease Risk Check

Periodontal disease often progresses with few or no symptoms in its early stages.
If you have any concerns, try doing a “Periodontal Disease Risk Check” on your own.
If four or more items apply to you, there is a possibility that you may have periodontal disease.
If you think, “Could this be gum disease?” it’s important to visit a dental clinic as early as possible for a proper evaluation and care.

1. My mouth feels sticky when I wake up in the morning
2. I’m concerned about bad breath
3. I brush my teeth for less than 1 minute, or less than once a day
4. I smoke
5. I only visit the dentist when something feels wrong
6. I am under a lot of stress
7. My teeth seem to have gotten longer
8. Food gets stuck between my teeth more easily than before
9. Pus comes out when I press on my gums
10. My gums bleed when I brush my teeth
11. My gums are swollen
12. Some of my teeth feel loose when I press them with my finger
13. I have been diagnosed with diabetes